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Michelin Primacy 5

Name: Michelin Primacy 5
Brand: Michelin
Availability: InStock
Rating: 86 (8 reviews)

Summer

Premium

8.6 /10 Recommended

The previous model was already a good, economy-focused model and the Primacy 5 is expected to take it even further with 18% better mileage. But Michelin said also the wet performance is improved, which is something we are looking forward to see in the tests.

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8 Tests Price from: £81 91 Sizes

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See how this tyre stacks up against its closest rivals across all tested properties

This tyre

Primacy 5

8.6

Premium

Turanza 6

8.1

Better at: Rolling resistance

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Dry handling

Premium

PremiumContact 7

9.8

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling - objective

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise

Premium

Ultrac+

6.6

Worse at: Dry steering response, Dry handling

Premium

Primacy 4+

7.8

Better at: Dry braking

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective

Premium

Pilot Sport 5

9.4

Better at: Mileage, Dry braking

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise

Premium

Cinturato (C3)

9.5

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Exterior noise

Premium

Ventus Prime 4

7.6

Better at: Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Dry handling - objective

Premium

Blue Response TG

9.8

Better at: Dry handling - objective, Dry braking

Worse at: Rolling resistance

Premium

UltraContact NXT

9.9

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Comfort

Premium

EcoContact 6

7.7

Better at: Dry handling - objective, Comfort

Worse at: Aquaplaning - longitudal, Exterior noise

Premium

Ventus Evo

9.9

Better at: Wet handling, Dry handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Premium

Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6

9.4

Better at: Mileage, Wet handling

Worse at: Wet braking, Rolling resistance

Premium

Cinturato P7 C2

8.8

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling - objective

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Aquaplaning - longitudal

Upper-middle

ZIEX ZE320

8.0

Better at: Dry braking, Wet handling

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Mileage

Budget

Premitra HP6

6.4

Worse at: Rolling resistance, Comfort

Pros & Cons

Strengths

Outstanding grip and precise handling on wet roads, enhancing safety in rainy conditions.

Low rolling resistance, which can contribute to better fuel efficiency.

Reviews

9.9

43 Reviews

Customers like

Strong grip and confident handling12×

Quiet ride9×

Comfortable ride3×

Low rolling resistance and fuel consumption3×

Good wear resistance2×

Customers don't like

High price4×

History

Primacy 32016–20188.5Primacy 42019–20228.5Primacy 4+2023–20257.8Primacy 52025–20268.6

What is new compared to Michelin Primacy 4+

Significant increase in lifespan by 18% compared to its predecessor

Improved energy efficiency by 5% compared to MICHELIN Primacy 4+

New patented tread pattern with 10% deeper channels for optimized water evacuation

Reduces environmental impact by 6% according to the life cycle assessment (LCA)

Enhanced wet braking performance by 4% for safety when new

Michelin Primacy 4+

2025

Michelin Primacy 5 was launched and replaced Michelin Primacy 4+.

2025

1× Tested1× Winner

Aftonbladet225/45 R171stTest winner

2026

7× Tested

Automotorsport195/55 R16#3Good

AvD215/55 R17#4Highly recommended

Die Reifentester235/55 R18#4Good

Autozeitung235/45 R18#6Recommended

TYRE REVIEWS225/45 R17#6Recommended

Autoexpress205/55 R16#6Recommended

ADAC225/50 R17#7Satisfactory

Price vs Quality

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Performance analysis

Lifespan Comparison

Lifespan comparison between MICHELIN Primacy 5 and its predecessor, Primacy 4+.

Wet Braking Performance

Comparison of wet braking performance of MICHELIN Primacy 5 and Primacy 4+ in new and worn conditions.

Rolling Resistance Comparison

Comparison of rolling resistance efficiency between MICHELIN Primacy 5 and Primacy 4+.

Tests (8)

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8 Tests 1× Winner 8× Recommended

Summer

195/55 R16

#3 Of 8 Tyres

Automotorsport2026

3rdGood

Hyundai i20, Hyundai Inster

1.Dunlop Blue Response TGOutstanding

2.Vredestein Ultrac+Very good

3.Michelin Primacy 5Good

4.Falken e.ZiexGood

Summer

215/55 R17

#4 Of 15 Tyres

AvD2026

4thHighly recommended

VW T-Roc

1.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Highly recommended

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3.Goodyear Efficient Grip Performance 2Highly recommended

4.Michelin Primacy 5Highly recommended

5.Falken ZIEX ZE320Highly recommended

4thGood

Audi Q3

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

···

4.Michelin Primacy 5Good

5.Bridgestone Turanza 6Good

Summer

235/45 R18

#6 Of 10 Tyres

Autozeitung2026

6thRecommended

Audi A5

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Highly recommended

···

5.BF Goodrich Advantage 2Recommended

6.Michelin Primacy 5Recommended

7.Maxxis Premitra HP6

Summer

225/45 R17

#6 Of 12 Tyres

TYRE REVIEWS2026

6thRecommended

VW Golf GTI

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Test winner

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6.Michelin Primacy 5Recommended

Autoexpress2026

6thRecommended

Audi A3

1.Falken ZIEX ZE320Test winner

···

5.Pirelli Cinturato (C3)Recommended

6.Michelin Primacy 5Recommended

7.Nokian Powerproof 2Recommended

Summer

225/50 R17

#7 Of 16 Tyres

ADAC2026

7thSatisfactory

Audi A4

1.Continental PremiumContact 7Good

···

6.Bridgestone Turanza 6Satisfactory

7.Michelin Primacy 5Satisfactory

8.Maxxis Premitra HP6Satisfactory

Summer

225/45 R17

Winner

Aftonbladet2025

1stTest winner

1.Michelin Primacy 5Test winner

2.Continental PremiumContact 7Outstanding

3.Pirelli Cinturato P7 C2Outstanding

Sizes (91)

Width:

195/55 R16From £117

5 Variants

9187WVHXL

Best£117

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195/60 R16From £141

2 Variants

9389VH.

Best£141

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205/55 R16From £82

6 Variants

9194WVHXL.

Best£82

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205/60 R16From £118

6 Variants

9692WVHXL.

Best£118

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205/65 R16From £150

2 Variants

95WH

Best£150

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215/55 R16From £152

2 Variants

9793WV.

Best£152

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215/60 R16From £131

4 Variants

9995VHXL

Best£131

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215/65 R16From £117

3 Variants

10298VHXL

Best£117

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215/70 R16From £155

1 Variants

100H.

Best£155

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225/55 R16From £155

2 Variants

9995W.

Best£155

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225/60 R16From £195

1 Variants

102W.

Best£195

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Michelin Summer - Lineup at a glance

Where each model sits, what it is tuned for, and how the models trade off

Michelin's passenger summer range runs from the track-focused Pilot Sport Cup 2, through the sporty Pilot Sport S 5 and Pilot Sport 5, to the comfortable Primacy 5 and the efficient e.Primacy - each model is built for a different purpose.

From sporty to efficient

◀ Sporty / performanceComfort / efficiency ▶

Compare the lineup

Ratings

Tested 8× By professional organizations

●Highly recommended2× (25%)

●Recommended6× (75%)

Performance by size

xxx/xx R16 8.5xxx/xx R17 9.3xxx/xx R18 8.5195/xx Rxx 8.5205/xx Rxx 8.5215/xx Rxx 10.0225/xx Rxx 9.0235/xx Rxx 8.5

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